NEW YORK—Millennium Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Lanners as Vice President of Operations, North America.

Lanners, who most recently held the position as Vice President of Food and Beverage at Spire Hospitality, brings over thirty-five years of experience leading multi-brand hotel and food and beverage operations to his new role at Millennium Hotels and Resorts. Previously, Mr. Lanners was Vice President of Operations at Highgate Holdings for nearly ten years where he worked with brands including Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and Starwood.

“We are delighted to welcome Dennis and know his veteran experience in the hospitality industry will make him a great addition to the team,” said Howard Wu, President - North America and Chief Technology Officer of Millennium Hotels and Resorts. “His robust skillset in operations management will be highly beneficial for streamlining and improving operations in North America.”

In his new role at Vice President of Operations, Mr. Lanners will oversee hotel operations at all North American hotels.